Before a PaintingJames Weldon JohnsonI knew not who had wrought with skill so fineWhat I beheld; nor by what laws of artHe had created life and love and heartOn canvas, from mere color, curve and line. 4Silent I stood and made no move or sign;Not with the crowd, but reverently apart;Nor felt the power my rooted limbs to start,But mutely gazed upon that face divine. 8And over me the sense of beauty fell,As music over a raptured listener toThe deep-voiced organ breathing out a hymn;Or as on one who kneels, his beads to tell, 12There falls the aureate glory filtered throughThe windows in some old cathedral dim.QuestionPrinciple: a primary truth, assumption, law or belief.Read the definition of the word "principle." Then choose the sentence that uses it correctly.ResponsesA The principle at my school is going to retire this year.The principle at my school is going to retire this year.B The principles of democracy are articulated in the Constitution.The principles of democracy are articulated in the Constitution.C My father always tells me that I shouldn't spend the principle, only the interest.My father always tells me that I shouldn't spend the principle, only the interest.D If you have questions about dress code, the assistant principle is the person to see.

Romantic artists believed in expressing themselves with great intensityTrueFalse

Over time he’d developed an affinity towards artistry, seeing beauty amidst chaos and finding tranquility in moments where most people felt lost or confused - it was his __________ reminder that creativity could be found everywhere you looked if only you took enough time look closely enough around you.

How does the poet develop the theme of this poem?ResponsesA comparisons to other intense experiencescomparisons to other intense experiencesB implied dialogue between artist and observerimplied dialogue between artist and observerC extended descriptions of the painting's detailsextended descriptions of the painting's detailsD comparisons to other great artists and paintings

Which art movement was dedicated to exploring the unconscious mind?A.RomanticismB.ImpressionismC.SurrealismD.Expressionism

Read the following to answer Questions 6 to 9In spite of all the honours that were heaped upon him, Pasteur, as has been said, remained simple atheart. Perhaps, the imagery of his boyhood days, when he drew the familiar scenes of his birthplace,and the longing to be a great artist, never wholly left him. In truth, he did become a great artist, thoughafter his sixteenth year, he abandoned the brush forever. Like every artist of worth, he put his wholesoul and energy into his work, and it was this very energy that in the end wore him out. For to him.Each sufferer was something more than just a case that was to be cured. He looked upon the fightagainst hydrophobia as a battle, and he was absorbed in his determination to win. The sight of injuredchildren, particularly, moved him to an indescribable agent. He suffered with his patients. His greatestgrief was when sheer physical exhaustion made him give up his active work.6. Find word which means ‘to give up’.A. AbandonB. WoreC. HydrophobiaD. Exhaustion7. Why did Pasteur give up his active work?A. Because of complete physical exhaustion.B. Because of extreme old age.C. Because of his interest in painting.D. Because of his love for dogs.8. How did Pasteur view those who suffered from diseases?A. He viewed them as hopeless cases.B. He viewed them as ordinary patients.C. He viewed them as extraordinary patients.D. He viewed them as good sources of income.Year 8 – Reading Comprehension © James An College Page39. What is the one great quality of every artist?A. He is simple at heart.B. He is God-fearing.C. He puts all his soul and energy into his work.D. He practises Gospel virtues